Grosse Lage · White

Where is Hochheimer Domdechaney wine from?

Hochheimer Domdechaney is a white wine from Hochheim am Main, in Rheingau, Germany. It is a Grosse Lage wine made from Riesling.

Hochheimer Domdechaney at a glance

Classification	Grosse Lage
Appellation	Rheingau
Style	White wine
Grape	Riesling
Village or town	Hochheim am Main
Region	Rheingau
Country	Germany
Vineyard area	10.5 ha
Coordinates	50.0084, 8.3503

Hochheimer Domdechaney

Hochheim am Main, Rheingau, Germany

Grosse Lage

Hochheim gave English its word hock

Appellation: Rheingau
Grapes: Riesling
Vineyard: 10.5 ha

The Domdechaney is a 10.5 hectare south-facing vineyard beside the parish church of Hochheim, on the Main just above its meeting with the Rhine. It takes its name from the deans of Mainz Cathedral, who had a summer residence here. The English word hock, once used for all Rhine wine, comes from Hochheim.

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